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     Today the 17th of July, Executives of the Ibidun Ighodalo Foundation launched the 40at40 project which is geared towards providing an opportunity for couples who are facing infertility challenges to be able to have babies of their own through alternative methods of conceiving such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), artificial insemination, etc. Founder of IIF, Ibidunni Ighodalo recently pass on but had planned to help 40 couples embattled with infertility in Nigeria to become parents through her foundation as a celebration for her 40th birthday. Unfortunately, she left before bringing this to reality but her friends, families, partners, and well-wishers have vowed to bring this desire of late Ibidun to reality as they kick-off the project today through a relaunch of the foundation and a press conference which held today.More photos below.

     The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho has gone on self isolation following a confirmed case of COVID -19 among his official aides. Justice Tsoho in the bid to prevent possible spread of the virus has also ordered some key staff in his office to do same, pending the results of screening tests done for him, members of his immediate family and close aides. A statement by the acting Information Officer of the court, Mrs Catherine Oby Nwandu confirming the development said the Federal High Court recognizes that health and safety are paramount in the sphere of justice delivery. “The Court is thus following medical protocols and all precautionary measures for the COVID – 19 prescribed by global and national health authorities. “His lordship has further encouraged strict compliance with the precautionary medical protocols issued by national and international health authorities to curb the spread of COVID 19”  the statement rea...

      COVID-19 Update by the Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Good people of Lagos, Today, 42  # COVID19Lagos  patients; 17 females and 25 males including 10 foreign nationals were discharged from our Isolation facilities to reunite with the society. The patients; 8 from Gbagada, 5 from Agidingbi, 15 from Eti-Osa (LandMark) 6 from Onikan and 8 from LUTH Isolation Centres were discharged after full recovery and testing negative to COVID19. Remember, it is now a criminal offence in Lagos State to go out without using a facemask. Let's continue to adhere strictly to all public advisories given by government  # ForACOVID19FreeLagos Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu July 17, 2020. One More photo below.

     1. Today, as always, I thank Almighty Allah as I welcome the judgement of the Federal High Court, Lagos, by The Honorable Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa in which the court dismissed in its totality the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for forfeiture order on my home in Ilorin, Kwara State. I am particularly happy that the court specifically ruled that there was no evidence that the property was built with any illicit or stolen funds from Kwara State Government or any other institution or quarter, whatsoever. 2. The last five years have been very challenging for me and my family. I have endured and defeated one false allegation and malicious litigation after another, in an ill-motivated persecution, intimidation and harassment, through which some vested interests sought to damage my name and label me with charges of corruption but with the grace of Allah, I have always been victorious. I thank God for the outcome of this case which is t...

       Nigerian entrepreneur, Nneka Ede has become the first African woman to own a European football club after buying Lusitano Ginasio Clube, a Portuguese third division side.. Ede who secured 100 percent ownership of the 108-years-old club which last played in the Portuguese top-flight division in the 1950’s for an undisclosed amount, said her recent acquisition will help foster a greater relationship between Portugal and Nigeria. She said; “I am excited about this opportunity and I hope that this new chapter will deepen the already great sporting relation between Nigeria and Portugal. “And to continue with the rich history of Lusitano club and provide a pathway for young talent to develop and shine through.”.One more photo below.

     According to people who claim to be close to the situation, the man identified as Iwuchukwu Anajemba Samson is in the habit of brutalizing his wife, Ifunanya Georgina Anajemba, and her kids at their home at Alex Anajemba Street, Akabo Village in Mbaukwu, Anambra state. He allegedly came home on Tuesday, July 14, and accused her of gossiping about him with their neighbours. He then attacked her. Photos of the woman's scalded skin were shared on Facebook and her husband was accused of being responsible for it. The skin of her legs was peeling, exposing her flesh. The skin on her fingers was also swollen and about ready to burst open. According to reports, this comes a few weeks after he allegedly poured fuel on one of his stepdaughters and ignited it with a match stick. Below are photos showing the aftermath of the alleged domestic abuse incident.More photos below.

      July 17, 2020 Press Statement Sleazes in NDDC: Suspend Akpabio, IMC Now, PDP Charges Buhari...Says Probe Can’t Yield Result With Akpabio, IMC Still In charge. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) calls on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately suspend the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, following huge fraud allegations against him in the worsening corruption saga rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The party also asks President Buhari to immediately disband the corruption ridden Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the NDDC where officials have been fingered to engage in unbridled looting of funds meant for the development of the area under the Buhari administration. The PDP says with the unearthing of rampant corruption, treasury looting, recklessness and manifest public unruliness of the NDDC management, the Minister and the IMC have become a huge embarrassment not only to the Buhari administration but als...

      *Recover the rifle and three live cartridges*. On the 17/7/2020 at about 11:45am,police operatives attached to the Command Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) arrested one Friday Asuquo 'm' aged 27 years of Oron but resides at Enu-orji village, Amawbia in Anambra State . Suspect had a misunderstanding with one Kingsley Araino 'm' aged 27 years of same address over One thousand Naira debt. Following the altercation,the suspect quickly rushed inside one city of restoration church Amawbia,brought out a pump action gun loaded with four live cartridges and allegedly shot the victim at his back.Scene of the incident was visited by Police detectives and victim rushed to Amaku General Hospital Awka for medical attention and he is responding to treatment. Meanwhile,the pump action used in perpetrating the crime,three live cartridges and one expended cartridge were recovered as exhibits.Suspect also confessed to the offence voluntarily while investigation is ongoing...

     The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mashi Council of Katsina State has asked House of Representatives member, Mansur Mashi, to retract comments made against President Muhammadu Buhari or risk recall. Speaking on behalf of some members of the ruling party at a press conference, the chairman, Armaya’u Doka, said the comment belittled the APC and members of his constituency in Katsina. Doka said the lawmaker, who represents Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency, had said that the only way Nigeria could progress was for Buhari to go the way of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who died in office. His words, “The honourable said Buhari had to leave the scene the way the late Yar’Adau did, so that his vice, (Prof. Yemi) Osinbajo, would take over, and that such was the only way Nigeria could make progress.” According to the party chair, the lawmaker likened the APC to a football team that had lost steam, “and may not be able to win majority votes in the next general election.” ...

     Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Thursday July 16, 2020 arrested a 22-year old Computer Science Undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt. Kenneth Gift, his girl friend, Dandy Spice and mother, Dorah Aninah for suspected internet fraud in Agbor, Delta State. Their arrest was sequel to a petition from the US Federal Bureau of invest igation, FBI, and intelligence by operatives of the Commission. Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include a 5-bedroom duplex, Mercedes-Benz CA250, Mercedes-Benz C250, Mercedes Benz GLK 350, laptop computers and mobile phones. The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon investigations are complete.More photos below.

     ZAMFARA STATE GOVT HOUSE [23:44, 16/07/2020] Sola Access Magazine: Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has said that the state is the epic center of banditry in Nigeria where all the super hubs of the bandits is situated. He made the declaration when the Inspector-General of Police paid him a courtesy call at the Government House today. "bandits from these centers will go to other states far away and operate, only to come back again", Governor Matawalle revealed. "if we really want to end the menace of banditry in Nigeria, we must give Zamfara State a special treatment in the fight against banditry because our forests are their major homes", he added. Matawalle however, promised to continue supporting the Military and other security operatives in the state in order to bring the problem to an end. "We have last week supported all the security operatives in the state with 200 brand new operational vehicles and will continue t...

     President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight at the news of appointment of Professor Charles Egbu, from Anambra State, as Vice Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom. The President felicitates with the academic, who is the first black person appointed helmsman of a ranked university in the UK, urging him to continue to proudly hold the flag of Nigeria aloft in all his endeavours  in the elevated position. “With wide experience as Pro-Chancellor at the University of East London, Dean of the School of Built Environment and Architecture at London South Bank University, and stints at University of Salford, University College London, Glasgow Caledonian University, Leeds Beckett University, among others, I have no doubt that you will acquit yourself creditably once again in this new assignment,” President Buhari says. He adds that Professor Egbu, a foremost Quantity Surveyor with 12 books and over 350 publications to his credit, is a worthy examp...